Exposure to solar radiation, particularly its ultraviolet (UV) component, has a variety of harmful effects on human health. Some of\nthese effects include sunburn cell formations, basal and squamous cell cancers, melanoma, cataracts, photoaging of the skin, and\nimmune suppression. The beneficial photoprotective effects of topical formulations with the extract, Morinda citrifolia, have not\nbeen investigated. This present study aims to investigate the potential benefits of M. citrifolia topical application on the dorsal skin\nof mice, exposed toUVA-UVB light.Using 7 days of treatment, [before (baseline values) and 20 h afterUV exposure], the thickness,\nskin barrier damage (TEWL), erythema, and histological alterations were evaluated. The results showed that the formulations\ncontaining the extract protected the skin against UV-induced damage.
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